“Being smart spoils a lot of things, doesn't it?”
Thomas Harris The Silence of the Lambs
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Quotes from workThe Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs is a psychological horror novel by Thomas Harris. First published in 1988, it is the sequel to Harris' 1981 novel Red Dragon. Both novels feature the cannibalistic serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter, this time pitted against FBI Special Agent Clarice Starling. Its film adaptation directed by Jonathan Demme was released in 1991 to box office success and critical acclaim.
“I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti”
Thomas Harris The Silence of the Lambs
Source: The Silence of the Lambs
“I expect most psychiatrists have a patient or two they'd like to refer to me.”
Thomas Harris The Silence of the Lambs
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“Nothing made me happen. I happened.”
Thomas Harris The Silence of the Lambs
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“I would not have had that happen to you. Discourtesy is unspeakably ugly to me.”
Thomas Harris The Silence of the Lambs
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“Nothing makes us more vulnerable than loneliness except greed.”
Thomas Harris The Silence of the Lambs
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“I have no plans to call on you, Clarice, the world being more interesting with you in it.”
Thomas Harris The Silence of the Lambs
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“It rubs the lotion on its skin. It does this whenever it is told.”
Thomas Harris The Silence of the Lambs
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“Life's too slippery for books, Clarice; anger appears as lust, lupus presents as hives.”
Thomas Harris The Silence of the Lambs
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“When the Fox hears the Rabbit scream he comes a-runnin', but not to help.”
Thomas Harris The Silence of the Lambs
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“Gratitude’s got a short half-life, Clarice.”
Thomas Harris The Silence of the Lambs
Source: The Silence of the Lambs
